Editing Lancer-class fast-attack corvette

{{Title|''Lancer''-class fast-attack corvette}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the warship classification|other uses of the term Lancer|Lancer}}
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*[[CMA Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}}
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|power           = [[Fusion reactor]]
|maneuver drive  = [[Fusion drive]] (2 primary, 2 secondary){{Ref/Generic|Id=Concept|[[:File:HINF Lancer Turnaround Concept.jpg|This concept turnaround]]}}
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*1 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|5D7C2 magnetic accelerator cannon]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}}
*6 [[LNT-450 naval coilgun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}}
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The '''''Lancer''-class fast-attack corvette''' is a [[UNSC corvette|corvette]] employed by the [[Colonial Military Authority]] and later the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFoundations|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Foundations|D=12|M=01|Y=2022}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
''Lancer''-class corvettes were the fastest [[warship]]s available to the [[CMA Navy]] and [[UNSC Navy]] at the time of its introduction. Long and sleek, they evoked speed even when docked.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} By corvette standards, they are extremely large vessels measuring in at {{Convert|341|m|ft|sp=us}},{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} outclassing the next-largest {{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}} ({{Convert|800|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}) by around one hundred metres. This puts them close to the size range of the smaller [[UNSC frigate|frigates]] such as the {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}, which measures in at {{Convert|1220|ft|m|sp=us}}.

The ship is divided into a distinct trident-like design, if viewed from the top-down. The primary chassis of the ship is a long, rectangular box reminiscent of a UNSC frigate housing the MAC and a dorsally-mounted [[bridge]]. Two booms are constructed on the lateral sides of the ship, each housing a large [[fusion drive]] assembly. Two smaller fusion drives are mounted on the main chassis, for a total of four.{{Ref/Reuse|Concept}}

===Armaments===
The primary armament of the ''Lancer'' are its rapid-fire [[naval coilgun]]s, which allowed it to harass large [[Covenant]] [[Covenant starship|ships]] from a relatively safe distance, and eliminate smaller vessels before they could get into plasma torpedo range. Its relatively small [[Wikipedia:Magazine (artillery)#Naval magazines|magazine]] capacity means that a typical strategy is for ''Lancer'' squadrons to "dump rods" early in the engagement and then attempt to disengage to behind the main fleet and replenish their stores.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} The coilguns are arranged in fixed-forward positions similar to the MAC, with two mounted on the front of each of the ship's distinctive lateral pods, and two mounted above the main hull of the ship, just below the dorsal [[bridge]].{{Ref/Reuse|Concept}}

The primary hull of the ship contains the vessel's 5D7C2 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], and is broadly similar in proportion to the upper MAC booms distinctive of larger UNSC frigates such as the {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate|}} and {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate|}}es.{{Ref/Reuse|Concept}}

==Ships of the line==
*{{UNSCShip|Lancer}} - The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class{{Ref/Generic|[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]}}

While not specified by class name, the {{UNSCShip|Two for Flinching}} has been described as a fast-attack corvette, indicating that it may also be considered a part of the ''Lancer'' classification.{{Ref/Novel|HCH|Chapter=4}}

==Operational history==
Over-gunned and under-ranged for most [[Insurrection]]-era deployments, the ''Lancer''-class found its calling in the months and years following the Covenant's [[First Battle of Harvest|assault]] on [[Harvest]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}}

The class' limited endurance—both in terms of ship stores and fuel—restricted their use in wartime expeditionary operations, and most were relegated to internal patrol and planetary defense picket duties. Many were even stripped of their [[slipspace]] [[Slipspace drive|drive]]s, with the extra space used for additional ammunition and crew comforts.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}}

==Production notes==
The ''Lancer''-class' appearance originated as a part of a design exploration exercise for UNSC ships, done as a collaboration between the narrative and concept teams at [[343 Industries]], during the development of ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' and the [[2022]] edition of the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]''. This was the result of a fortuitous alignment of interests, which allowed them to leverage the ideas generated for multiple purposes; the narrative team wished to further flesh out the UNSC fleet, while the concept team needed to craft ship designs for ''Infinite'', which would ultimately culminate in the {{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}} seen in-game.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/PeOmqB|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo Infinite Space Ship Concept Art|D=17|M=1|Y=2022}}

==Trivia==
A [[Wikipedia:Lancer|lancer]] is a cavalryman who fought with a lance, a long spear designed for use on horseback; they were often employed as shock units.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HINF Lancer Turnaround Concept.jpg|Concept art of the ''Lancer''-class for Halo Infinite.
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==Sources==
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{{Human Ships}}
[[Category:Colonial Military Administration ships]]
[[Category:UNSC ship classes]]
[[Category:Corvette classes]]